Do you check out other people...

[YadaYadaYada]

for their bling? You didn't think I was talking about anything else right?

I am notorious for trying to be discreet when checking out someone's jewelry but sometimes I get caught! Then of course they get the impression that I am checking them out which I kind of get a kick out of.

Funny though, yesterday I was out with an old friend of mine and I didn't look at her finger to scope out the jewels, seems to be random people I encounter while out and about. Also apparently I have a type, well dressed attractive women, guys sometimes but not usually, a lot of them have no ring on even though they are obviously married (wife and kids in tow).

Tell me I'm not the only one who likes to scope out the goods on other people. If you do, have you ever gotten caught and do you admit to admiring someone's baubles?

 

[Bonfire]

Of course! Any PSer worth their salt does. I can't help myself it's involuntary I think! I don't discriminate, all ladies jewelry gets my side eye .

 

[monarch64]

For sure. Heck, I figure if people are wearing really nice pieces they realize others are going to be looking at it--if it sparkles it's inherently eye-catching! Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was look at my grandmother's jewelry. I am a born checker-outer.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Monarch, I'm thinking its living in the Northeast but I don't think people here appreciate the attention. Nutmeggers are a bit on the aloof side to begin with, of course there is probably a fair bit of apprehension for personal safety as well.

I just can't help it though and it's funny the DH knows I don't check out other guys, could care less about a hot guy unless he has some hot bling to go with the bod.

 

[monarch64]

Stephanie, yeah, it could be a regional thing. I better watch myself if I'm in your area!

 

[stracci2000]

Of course I look, and frequently comment.
If someone seems approachable, I will say something like "madam, your diamond is blinding me!" That always makes them laugh, and then they may tell you the great story of how they acquired it, if it was great grandma's, etc. It's always fun to talk to new people!

 

[derbygal]

I'm always looking!

 

[lambskin]

It's genetic!

 

[redwood66]

I check it out all the time but try to be sly about it. We are in a resort area and if I am downtown there's some big bling.

I check out nice butts too though.

 

[SomethingNew]

I try not to but I can't help it!

a few weeks ago, our company set up a training by a consultant, which was supposedly an interesting topic, but I couldn't focus at all. All I saw was the huge bling on the consultant's finger when she flashed her hand left and right...... I kept trying to figure out if it was 3, 4 or 5 ct, and couldn't hear a dame thing she was saying.

 

[cmd2014]

Of course I do! And I'm open about it too. I figure if people are wearing it they WANT other people to notice it. There's nothing worse than wearing a gorgeous new or not so new piece of bling that no-one comments on, right? And I've never had anyone get all weird about it. Everyone lights up and either says a simple thank you, or stops to talk about it.

 

[tyty333]

Definitely...just dont see much nice stuff in my area so I usually comment how pretty it is if I can.

And yes, I just check people out too. tyty333 talking in her head...I like that girls hair...wonder
where she has it cut? Hey, that guy looks sharp. OMG...what does that person have on (usually
on a pit stop to Walmart, ugh)!

 

[kenny]

I do.
I think I have to be more discrete since I'm a man.

 

[jordyonbass]

I do.
I think I have to be more discrete since I'm a man.

Not over here, if someone has a colored stone I won't be backwards in asking about it

I get some funny looks until people realise I have an interest in it

 

[kenny]

Not over here, if someone has a colored stone I won't be backwards in asking about it

I get some funny looks until people realise I have an interest in it

Yeah, when I'm busted staring at her bling I just compliment hers and show her mine so she knows I'm not a criminal sizing up a victim.

 

[jordyonbass]

Yeah, when I'm busted staring at her bling I just compliment hers and show her mine so she knows I'm not a criminal sizing up a victim.

See that's how I look all the time, so it pays for me to explain myself anyway

 

[kenny]

MMMM, I like that cholo look.

 

[Ally T]

Constantly!! And I get caught sometimes too

 

[Austina]

It's not 'checking it out' - it's showing appreciation of someone else's good taste

 

[TooPatient]

Always!

One of my friends and I got to talking originally because I was admiring her gorgeous 2 ct princess cut...

 

[Arcadian]

I see lots here. No shame its south florida...lol Of COURSE I comment! Look if you're going to wear it, and I see it, I'm not going to be coy or shy about it.

 

[Ariadne_Theia]

My family calls me a "ring looker" because whether it's the receptionist at the doctor's office or the cashier at the grocery store, right after I make eye contact and smile, my eyes slide down to their ring finger. Recently, I had a meeting with a wedding vendor and her bling was amazing. I went home and was commenting on how much I loved it and everyone was giving me a hard time for remembering the size and style for every single thing she had on. But what can I say, I only remember the important stuff.

 

[Crazie4Cuts]

Yep always looking! At the gym, when working (I get to see a lot of customers in my line of work), shopping at Costco, etc... I usually say 'that is a beautiful ring!' or 'I love your gemstone (insert gem) pendant!' to those I meet! I just love seeing what others wear! I also caution others too-- if a lady is wearing a substantial gold necklace. It has happened where I live that there are unscrupulous people who have literally ripped the gold necklace off a person's neck! And the victim was substantially injured. So I have had several discussions with ladies who are wearing such items and let them to know that they can wear their necklaces inside their blouse or jacket when out and about.
-C4C

 

[OreoRosies86]

They always catch me creepin'

 

[Matata]

I am a gawker. I gawk others' bling. I can exercise restraint and employ subtlety but bling is for gawking.

I once made an elderly woman uncomfortable on an airplane while trying to be subtle. She was sitting in the window seat wearing a large rose cut diamond in a very old setting. The sun was hitting the diamond and sending unicorn infused rainbows all over the place. She noticed me side-eyeing her ring so I complimented it and asked if it was an heirloom. She shook her head yes and covered her ring with her other hand for the rest of the flight. I should have gawked rather than side-eyed.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Of course! it is a must!. One time I shocked a young lady

in a grocery store when I made a comment to her saying " that is a nice cushion". she almost

hearing it from a guy who knew it was a cushion cut.

 

[Missy]

Yes I do!!! But if they catch me I always wipe the drool from my mouth and smile warmly and I don't think people find me threatening...

 

[Polished]

Naturellement. I was surprised on the London Underground how few people wore wedding sets or expensive gem rings. Perhaps I was travelling to the wrong places at the wrong times.

 

[Austina]

Muggers paradise, I'd never wear expensive jewellery on the tube!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I love all the responses, glad to know I'm not the only one although a lot of you sound like you are much better at this. Guess I just need to practice more right?

So glad I found PS